The prankster then discusses the possibility of an assistant manager role with the ex Leeds number two, who then whispers; "Has he got any inclination you might be sacking him?"
The bogus 'Scunthorpe official' apologises for the short notice given, but explains that Scunthorpe are desperate as they are "in a dogfight at the minute, bottom of the league."
SunSport revealed to Bassett that it was a hoax and he admitted he was caught out by the mystery caller.
"When I didn't hear from him the next day I realised it was somebody trying to lead me up the garden path. It's part and parcel of life I suppose.
"He caught me on the hop because I was in a restaurant when he rang."